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Calne Lions are running a Pop Up Cafe in the Town Hall today.
Come along to listen to some of the wonderful Choirs taking part in the event and then visit us for something to eat and drink.
Duck Race is just over a month away.
We still have space for a few more stalls on Pocket Park. If you group would like to have a stall at Duck Race, then head over to www.calnelions.org/duck-race to purchase your pitch today!
On 14th March this year, Calne Lions hosted a Prostate Screening event in association with The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT). The club subsidised the cost of 100 PSA blood tests, allowing members of our community to book a test for just £10.
On the day we had a brilliant turnout, with only 6 missed appointments. Phlebotomists sent by the charity conducted the blood tests quickly and professionally and gentlemen attending the screening were seen promptly.
Results of the PSA tests were sent out to participants within days of the screening event. Results are presented as a traffic light; green results are within normal range, amber mean results are slightly elevated and may need further checks and red results are deemed abnormal and require a follow up with a doctor.
Whilst Calne Lions are not made aware of any specific individual’s actual result, the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust did send the club an overview of the results from our screening event. 80.9% of our participants received a green, 7.4% returned an amber result and 11.7% had a red result.
Early stages of Prostate Cancer often show no symptoms, but if caught early it can often be successfully treated. Although no one wants to receive news of an abnormal result, early detection is vital. Calne Lions hopes that our PSA screening event was helpful for those that participated, either offering reassurance or highlighting that further investigation is needed.
Based on the uptake of this first event, Calne Lions have already booked another, which will take place on 5th September. Booking for this will go live soon.
🦆🦆CALLING ALL BUSINESSES & CHILDRENS GROUPS 🦆🦆
Over the years we have had some amazing entries for our "Big Duck" Races and we can't wait to see the creativity of Calne again this year. Our flocks for both the Business and Ducking Races still have plenty of space in them, so if you haven't already entered, swim over to www.calnelions.org/duck-race to join up.
We also have a few spaces left on Pocket Park for stalls on 16th May.
One Girl & Her Dogs this is how you can enter a business duck 🦆 😁 x
🦆QUACK!!🦆
Calne Lions Duck Race is taking place on 16th May and we are looking for more entries into our Ducklings Race.
Every year we love to see the fantastic and imaginative ways local schools, nurseries, playgroups, youth groups and children focussed organisations decorate their "big ducks" ready to race down the River Marden.
Entry for Ducklings is £10 and in addition to the fun of cheering your duck across the finish line, there is also a prize for the "Best Dressed Duckling".
Every entry into the Duckling Race will also receive a certificate of participation.
To enter a Duckling, head to our online Duck Shop
www.calnelions.org/duck-race
Oh we are looking forward to taking part again!!
🦆🦆Calling all Businesses and Groups!! 🦆🦆
We are looking for more ducks to join our Business Duck Race flock.
Enter our "Big Duck" race for local businesses for £35. Decorate your duck to reflect your business or organisation and join in the fun of Duck Race and help Calne Lions supporting those that need it in our town.
In addition to the glory of your duck potentially crossing the finish line first, there is also a prize for the "Best Dressed Duck".
If you would like to learn more or buy a duck, head over to our online Duck Shop
www.calnelions.org/duck-race
Earlier this year we asked for help finding somewhere to store our Santa Sleigh for the year. We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Haines Construction (Southern) who have generously offered our sleigh a home.
We are truly grateful and Santa has added you to his nice list!!
Brilliant
Well done Haine’s Construction Southern ❤️
Thank you to all those who generously supported our Marie Curie collection in town and at Tesco yesterday.
We are out again today, collecting for such an important charity, working with and for those when they need it most.
Calne Lions have a busy few days, ahead, serving our local and wider community.
Some of our members are out today and tomorrow collecting for Marie Curie - just look out for our bright tabards and fetching top hats!
Tomorrow we are hosting our Prostate Screening event at the showroom next to Tesco. We are fully booked for this event but if you were unable to book an appointment this time around, we are already looking ahead to see if we could offer another screening in the autumn.
#CalneLions #WeServe
Are you part of a local Community Group or a Charity?
Calne Lions Duck Race is taking place on Saturday 16th May and we still have a few pitches left for Community and Charity Stalls.
Stalls are £25 per pitch and will be based on The Wharf Gardens & Pocket Park.
If you want to snap up one of these pitches before they sell out, please head to our online Duck Shop - www.calnelions.org/duck-race
What time is the duck race please
Calne Lions Duck Race returns on Saturday 16th May 2026.
Our online ticket shop is now open at www.calnelions.org/duck-race
Tickets cost £2 each and if the duck with your ticket number is one of the top 3 to cross the line on the day, you will win a cash prize.
1st Prize = £250
2nd Prize = £150
3rd Prize = £75
We will also be out an about in April and May selling tickets. Don't miss out on a chance to win and support Calne Lions!
QUACK!
Our online duck shop is now open for entries to our "Big Duck" races on 16th May.
Business Duck Race - entry costs £35* and is open to any business who would like to support Calne Lions and advertise their company.
Ducklings Race - entry costs £10* and is open to any youth organisation, school or nursery.
*First time entries are given a duck as part of their entry. Returning entrants reuse their existing duck (if a replacement is needed, there is an additional charge of £6).
We look forward to welcoming ducks old and new to our 2026 flock!
At our general meeting on Tuesday we were pleased to badge up John & Ann as new members of Calne Lions. They have helped with Santa for the last few years and decided they wanted to join the Club. Welcome to Calne Lions!
Calne Lions do great work - we all give to them as they seem to use their donations wisely to do good work. Are your accounts available for public viewing by the way? It would be interesting to see how our donations are being spent.
Welcome to the family of Lions, John and Ann.
Great to see this! 🤩
Enjoy your time with the Lions xx
Last week Calne Lions President, Alison and Secretary, Lion Les visited the Independent Living Centre in Semington.
This excellent charity run centre offers free consultations to anyone in the area looking for help with equipment and technology, which will enable them to retain their independence.
You can make an appointment to see an occupational therapist, who will assess your needs, offer advice and then help you to try out their whole array of equipment to work out what best suits you.
From easy phones, kitchen and bathroom aids, through to electric scooters and stairlifts - they can show you what is available.
Visit the website - ilc.org.uk for more information or phone 01380 871007
Our online Duck Shop is now open!
If you would like to purchase a Business Duck or a Duckling (for children's groups, schools and nurseries) or you are a community group or charity and would like an outdoor pitch on either the Wharf Gardens or Pocket Park then follow the link below.
www.calnelions.org/duck-race/
Jasmin Campion
Yesterday Calne Lions held a skittles event at the Rec to say thank you to our wonderful volunteers who joined us on the streets in December, escorting Santa and spreading the Christmas cheer!
It was a brilliant well-attended afternoon, with lots of laughs had by all. Thank you to all who attended and thank you again for volunteering with Santa (you are already on his nice list for this year!)
Quack!! The Ducks are coming!!
We are working on our Duck Shop and will let you know as soon as it is up and running and ready for tickets, "Big Duck" race entries and Stall pitch purchases.
For now, save the date - Saturday 16th May!!
When will you be open for outdoor stall applications? ☺️
Santa is back at the North Pole for a well earned rest, however Calne Lions still have his sleigh. The past few years it has been sat outside, open to the elements which have taken their toll on the sleigh.
We need to find somewhere undercover to store it until it is needed in December. The sleigh is quite tall, so wherever it is stored will need a high roof. We will also need to be able to access the sleigh, throughout the year, so we can do some repairs and upgrades.
Do you have a barn or large garage with space to house our sleigh?
If you think you can help, please contact Santa@calnelions.org
Leigh Blackman do you know of a space?
easier said then done i know but i think your best bet will be possibly a farmer… see if they have some space under a shelter etc
Try Scotland